Tom Jones International

NEW VIDEO POSTED JANUARY 2:




Here’s a 30-second clip of Tom’s arrival in Romania. It’s so nice that — as it was in South America last year — his arrival is treated as a worthwhile news item, isn’t it? Thanks, Dre, for the video link.

As this year ends, we look back in gratitude that we had another year of Jones the Voice here to entertain us. His is a singular gift and we are so fortunate that he shares it with us. And we trust that he, in turn, is cognizant of, and grateful for, the devotion of his fans.

Looking back over this year, of course, it can in no way compare to 2006, when Tom became Sir Thomas Woodward. But there have been highlights and among them we count: Here’s That Rainy Day; I Like the Way; Git Me Some; Grandma’s Hands ; the continued presence of the best band and singers in the business; the Concert for Diana; the release of the This Is Tom Jones DVDs and the one coming in February; Tom’s return to Florida after an absence of several years; the announcement that he’s making a new CD that will include a Springsteen song and one we’re told was written for Tom by Bono, along with the most welcome news that the intention is to release it in North America as well as in the UK.

Starting 2008 with tonight’s gig in Romania, Tom will also be traveling to some parts of the USA and Canada where he’s rarely appeared. We look forward to reading your reviews. More video at the bottom of this post.

As 2007 comes to an end, we want to thank you all again for your enthusiasm and support and your understanding of this website’s mission: to serve fans of Tom Jones by concentrating on his professional life. We appreciate your points of view (even — perhaps, especially — when provocative) and your devotion to this singular talent expressed by, among other things, your support of this (absolutely unofficial) site.

We look forward to much more in 2008, beginning with our Question of the Month for January to be posted in the next day or so.

Also, in 2008, look for some tji.com merchandise including, of course, a 2009 calendar (already being worked on).

Thanks again — most especially for your overwhelmingly positive response to the calendar — and may your new year be healthy, happy and filled with joy, laughter, love and great music. Remember, things will be great in 2008!

—Ellen & Ursula

Photos above by © 2007 by Dwight McCann (top) and Lois Gooding. See flicker sets (link at right) for full-size pictures. Thanks to Holly for the Romania link above!

Here’s more from Romania.